# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=229 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 230 --- ## [When Is a Motor Too Big?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-a-motor-too-big/93077)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-a-motor-too-big/93077 "2016-05-01T15:49:20Z")
When you can see it! It seems pro bicycle racers may be installing small, invisible by appearance motors, hidden inside their bikes to get that racer's edge. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/19/sports/cycling/with-a… --- ## ['Lil Help: Finding a prior vdo posted about door lock dissassembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lil-help-finding-a-prior-vdo-posted-about-door-lock-dissassembly/93138)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lil-help-finding-a-prior-vdo-posted-about-door-lock-dissassembly/93138 "2016-05-01T03:12:18Z")
Someone here posted within the past month or two a u-tube vdo about how to disassemble a car's door lock. With the lock removed from the car and on the bench I mean. It showed how to remove the key-cylinder and then … --- ## [Recommending automatics? Wtf?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommending-automatics-wtf/93063)
**Author:** [@pstemari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pstemari)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommending-automatics-wtf/93063 "2016-04-30T22:44:51Z")
Can't believe the repeated recommendations for automatics in the recent columns. My 1990 Taurus averaged 70k on a tranny, at several thousand each. The 2000 VW Passat that replaced it has gone for sixteen years and 230… --- ## [Best 7-seater vehicle that is not a minivan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-7-seater-vehicle-that-is-not-a-minivan/93146)
**Author:** [@stationwagonmama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stationwagonmama)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2016, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-7-seater-vehicle-that-is-not-a-minivan/93146 "2016-04-30T06:37:54Z")
Looking for a station wagon that seats 7. Preferably import. Preferably used. Been really happy with Toyotas and Hondas in the past. My first love is the volvo xc90 but since we are in the budget category, not luxury… --- ## [Old headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-headlights/93158)
**Author:** [@Hollywood1974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood1974)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-headlights/93158 "2016-04-29T15:52:43Z")
I am wondering if it is a good idea to replace the glass on the headlights of a car when the car gets old? I ask this because the glass gets dirty and cloudy as the car ages. You can clean the headlights but it does n… --- ## [Renting a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renting-a-car/92620)
**Author:** [@Hollywood1974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood1974)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renting-a-car/92620 "2016-04-29T00:55:17Z")
I have never rented a car before and am thinking about it for a trip this summer where I will put on close to one thousand miles on a car. I have done this trip many times in my everyday car. Last summer, the car overh… --- ## [Sorry Guys, Not Hatin' On M'new Car Yet. (If These MPG #'s Hold, I Never Will)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sorry-guys-not-hatin-on-mnew-car-yet-if-these-mpg-s-hold-i-never-will/93069)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Frugal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Frugal)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sorry-guys-not-hatin-on-mnew-car-yet-if-these-mpg-s-hold-i-never-will/93069 "2016-04-29T00:30:20Z")
Sorry it took me so long to post this. Lately I've barely had time to read everybody else's thoughtful posts, let alone post some of my own. Bought my new car with 82 miles on the odometer Friday, April 1, 2016. I th… --- ## [A settlement for US-based owners of VW diesels?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-settlement-for-us-based-owners-of-vw-diesels/93094)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-settlement-for-us-based-owners-of-vw-diesels/93094 "2016-04-28T17:07:51Z")
The German newspaper, Die Welt, reports that VW is offering a settlement of $5,000 to each US owner of one of its "flawed" diesel models. The deadline for VW to come up with a voluntary settlement is tomorrow, otherwise … --- ## [2000 Accord or 1999 V70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-accord-or-1999-v70/93147)
**Author:** [@bex12345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bex12345)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-accord-or-1999-v70/93147 "2016-04-28T16:02:58Z")
Howdy! After a few years of city living, I now have a 25-mile commute from the woods of southern Maine into Portland (a pretty fair city in its own right, for what its worth). Time to be a car owner again! I could really… --- ## [HONDA files patents for brand new, fuel injected two-stroke engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-files-patents-for-brand-new-fuel-injected-two-stroke-engine/93122)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-files-patents-for-brand-new-fuel-injected-two-stroke-engine/93122 "2016-04-28T07:36:51Z")
Ive been waiting for this to happen... I say the 2 Strokers arent dead YET ... At least I would enjoy seeing them return. Ive had a long love affair with those little engines. Im betting that many people on here have… --- ## [Help me buy my first car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-buy-my-first-car/93131)
**Author:** [@Broke\_joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Broke_joe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-buy-my-first-car/93131 "2016-04-27T15:32:02Z")
Hello all So I have finally gotten a job that doesn't pay in monopoly money or beer. The short version is, I will be traveling all summer and early fall and when I come back I am hoping to pay cash for a car. I need so… --- ## [Power stering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-stering/93145)
**Author:** [@maw521](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maw521)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-stering/93145 "2016-04-27T07:34:16Z")
I just replaced the power steering box on my 1979 dodge B200. now when I start it it turns hard to the right and I can't turn it to the left.I need help. --- ## [Just wanted to pass on a Great source of info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wanted-to-pass-on-a-great-source-of-info/93045)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wanted-to-pass-on-a-great-source-of-info/93045 "2016-04-26T15:15:09Z")
Here is an example of just one of a dizzying array of very high quality videos on subjects we come across all the time. This one is about the Lead Acid Battery. We have all fielded questions about batteries and battery… --- ## [Driving at night without your headlights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-at-night-without-your-headlights-on/92606)
**Author:** [@Aplandbob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aplandbob)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-at-night-without-your-headlights-on/92606 "2016-04-25T06:48:35Z")
I can't help but notice so many people driving at night (especially just after sundown) with no headlights on. This is a serious situation and I believe it is mostly due to modern cars that have their dashboard/instrume… --- ## [Getting some tools at clearance sale prices?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-some-tools-at-clearance-sale-prices/93104)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-some-tools-at-clearance-sale-prices/93104 "2016-04-24T07:09:49Z")
Yes, we all seem to be aware that Sears Craftsman tools are not of the same quality that they used to be, but today's announcement of the closing of an additional 78 Sears & K-Mart stores might present an opportunity to … --- ## [Tapatalk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapatalk/93090)
**Author:** [@skulldrinker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skulldrinker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapatalk/93090 "2016-04-23T23:12:34Z")
Is Car Talk available on Tapatalk? --- ## [Buying a new Subaru - good idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-subaru-good-idea/93066)
**Author:** [@brennad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brennad)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-subaru-good-idea/93066 "2016-04-23T21:41:55Z")
My husband and i are within 2 years of retiring and will probably go down to one car. We need it to be reliable, long lasting, and good in winter weather, as we live in southern Maine. We have read that Subarus have the… --- ## [As promised ; My car buying experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-promised-my-car-buying-experience/92973)
**Author:** [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-promised-my-car-buying-experience/92973 "2016-04-23T18:38:28Z")
As I mentioned back in Cwatkin's thread regarding the fire sale on 2015 Mitsubishi Mirages; I too was in the marked for a new, though decidedly different car. I had been thinking about getting a new car for quite a whi… --- ## [Ray Talks About Driver Assisted Cars as Guest of "On Point" Talk-show Program](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-talks-about-driver-assisted-cars-as-guest-of-on-point-talk-show-program/93111)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-talks-about-driver-assisted-cars-as-guest-of-on-point-talk-show-program/93111 "2016-04-23T02:28:28Z")
Not about totally self driving cars, but cars you can buy now that assist the driver w/parking, lane changing, keeping centered in the traffic lanes, and maintaining a safe distance from other cars. It's a pretty inter… --- ## [Automobile Auction Houses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-auction-houses/93081)
**Author:** [@Stevo0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stevo0)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-auction-houses/93081 "2016-04-22T09:52:14Z")
I have not received any action on selling my 2007 Ford Escape (133,000 km) in great condition privately. Would anyone be able to provide advice of selling at at a Car Auction House e.g. ADESA? I have tried Craigsli… --- ## [2004 Ford Escape vs 1998 Volvo V70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-vs-1998-volvo-v70/93089)
**Author:** [@coopersan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coopersan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-vs-1998-volvo-v70/93089 "2016-04-22T08:35:45Z")
Hi, trying to chose one of them, both are in excellent shape. both are have 114k mileage. Based on your experience, which one would you chose and why? --- ## [How many pounds of force would be required to pull a Chevy Trailblazer side mirror off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-pounds-of-force-would-be-required-to-pull-a-chevy-trailblazer-side-mirror-off/93071)
**Author:** [@cmac47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmac47)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-pounds-of-force-would-be-required-to-pull-a-chevy-trailblazer-side-mirror-off/93071 "2016-04-21T18:47:50Z")
So, this may be a question for a mathematician but I'm curious if it is possible to find the answer to this. I was riding my bicycle down a 35 mph road when I was struck on the forearm and elbow which destroyed the drive… --- ## [Civic 2000 trans shift issue after rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-2000-trans-shift-issue-after-rebuild/93080)
**Author:** [@shiguiy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shiguiy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-2000-trans-shift-issue-after-rebuild/93080 "2016-04-21T17:59:11Z")
Have a previous discussion about my trans issue: http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2306772/civic-2000-transmission-rebuild#latest Then decide to have a rebuild and still have shift issue between 20 mph and 40 mph… --- ## [Does this reveal anything about Ford's plans for future vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-reveal-anything-about-fords-plans-for-future-vehicles/93092)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-reveal-anything-about-fords-plans-for-future-vehicles/93092 "2016-04-21T03:50:34Z")
It isn't unusual for a car manufacturer to buy a sample of a competitor's product, just to get some insight on its design and assembly. However, paying $55,000 over the sticker price is just a bit unusual, especially whe… --- ## [Road Rage in China](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-in-china/93085)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-in-china/93085 "2016-04-21T02:18:46Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYIOL00q8lc&feature=youtu.be These road warriors are just out of their minds. --- ## [Lumbar support](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lumbar-support/93068)
**Author:** [@carrat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carrat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2016, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lumbar-support/93068 "2016-04-20T23:07:41Z")
I need more support in my lower back for long distance driving (sometimes short distance too). Some posts in the past 2 years identified a car seat cushion from COSTCO that had a memory gel. When I search their web site … --- ## [Front-end 101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-101/93079)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2016, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-101/93079 "2016-04-20T07:18:47Z")
thanks to everyone that comments on front end problem it was not shocks or tires or ball joint it was center link thank again. --- ## ['Espanola vehicle explosion likely caused by cigarette'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/espanola-vehicle-explosion-likely-caused-by-cigarette/93048)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/espanola-vehicle-explosion-likely-caused-by-cigarette/93048 "2016-04-19T09:22:19Z")
'Authorities say a vehicle explosion in Espanola that injured two people was ignited when a lit cigarette came into contact with a canister of oxygen. 'New Mexico State Police said Saturday that Henry Wilton … --- ## [Shell vpower nitro for old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shell-vpower-nitro-for-old-car/93010)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shell-vpower-nitro-for-old-car/93010 "2016-04-19T07:14:42Z")
2000 corolla with 75k miles racking on 500miles a week, rpm around 2500-3000. Is it better for the engine to use a higher octane fuel like shell vpower nitro? --- ## [Moving Abroad- Keep the Yaris or sell it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-abroad-keep-the-yaris-or-sell-it/93049)
**Author:** [@ridingthewind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ridingthewind)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-abroad-keep-the-yaris-or-sell-it/93049 "2016-04-19T02:02:35Z")
Hi Auto Aficionados- I have a 2010 Toyota Yaris 4-door Hatchback with 68,000 miles on it. I am moving abroad in about a month and I'm not sure what to do with it. I will be gone anywhere from 6 months to over 1 year de… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=228) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=230)